Our tour guide Norman of SunWing Greenhouse
We bring our full Tour des Tomates (and other greenhouse goodies) to you this hot and sunny day, much like the day we arrived at SunWing Greenhouse. Our guide Norman toured us through the humid and lush greenhouses – full of vibrant plants brimming with vigorous life. Owners Jeannette Lee and Tom Law have been in the growing business over 34 years, 18 of which have been at their current location, moving from their previous farm on Tyndall Ave in Gordon Head.
Tangles of tomato vines
The greenhouse was an incredible, organized tangle of vines, woven at the bottoms while the stalks reached towards the sky, resulting in a vine of 30ft or more! Their hydroponic greenhouses are chemical-free, biologically controlled; they make use of friendly critters such as the ladybug for pest control and bees are maintained right in the greenhouse for pollination.
Variety is the Spice of Life
1. Italian Roma (fewer seeds, great for salads or cooking in sauces)
2. On the Vine
3. Black Krim (heirloom)
4. Grape Tomato
5. Cherry Tomato
6. Rainbow (heirloom)
Buy direct from the farm store at 6070 Oldfield Road,
open 9am – 5pm daily, March thru October. Phone: 250.652.5732
www.sunwingtomatoes.ca
SunWing also sells to hotels, restaurants and wholesalers, such as the Empress Hotel and Ambrosio Market.
